Reactor Core Dismantling Project R3

The decommissioning activities of Ignalina NPP reactors are "geographically" divided into R1, R2 and R3 zones. R1 zone includes the upper equipment of the main circulation circuit, R2 zone is the lower equipment of the main circulation circuit, and R3 zone is the reactor core (graphite stack and surrounding metal structures with fillers).

The engineering and licensing documents for the dismantling of R1 and R2 zones are prepared by Ignalina NPP Specialists. They will also perform the dismantling works themselves (this activity is carried out within the scope of Projects 2101 and 2102).

The dismantling of RBMK reactor cores has never been carried out, which requires the development of an engineering concept, the development of technological solutions for both dismantling and waste management, and their licensing. These activities are carried out within the scope of Project 2103, and contractors will be attracted to carry out the design work. Ignalina NPP plans to carry out public procurements “Engineering Services related to Decommissioning of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant Reactors”. Within the scope of the planned contracts, a number of documents will be prepared and submitted to the interested parties for coordination, the most important of which are:

• Conceptual Design;
• Environmental Impact Assessment Report;
• Technological Design for Dismantling Works and Safety Analysis Report;
• Technical Design for Radioactive Waste Storage Facility and Safety Analysis Report;
• Technical Specifications for Procurement of Equipment and Tools.

The Service Provider will have to assist Ignalina NPP in answering and resolving the issues raised by the regulatory authorities, the public and other interested parties related to the key results of the Project. This assistance will need to be provided in the form of presentations, consultations, participation in meetings and the development of documents that need to be approved and / or agreed with regulators and interested parties.

Upon the initiative of the European Commission, a group of technical advisors will be formed to review the main results of the Project and provide recommendations to key interested parties (EC and Ministry of Energy). In addition, in compliance with the terms of the financing agreement, Ignalina NPP will have to conclude a contract with consultants who will provide assistance in Ignalina NPP Project and contract management issues in the Technical Support Group (TSG format) and, if necessary, provide technical consultations. For the procurement of such services,  Ignalina NPP plans to carry out public procurement “Procurement of Reactor Decommissioning Project / Contract Management and Technical Assessment Consulting Services”.

It was planned that these two procurements would start in 2019, but due to the complexity of the Project, the preparation and coordination of procurement documents takes longer period than expected.

Important information for companies planning to participate in the tender

• All relevant information related to service procurement will be published on the official website of Ignalina NPP, in section Reactor Dismantling Project R3D. 
  
  
• In order to prepare properly for the reactors dismantling, SE Ignalina NPP updated procurement strategy on the engineering services associated with dismantling of Ignalina NPP reactor cores (R3D project). You can find updated procurement strategy here.
  
  
• During preparation for these procurements, Ignalina NPP performed market consultations. In the end of 2018, workshops on the decommissioning of reactors were held, which were attended by representatives of 46 companies from different countries. The materials of these workshops are available on the official website, in section presentations.
  
  
• In the end of 2019, Ignalina NPP published a preliminary information notice in the CVPIS and TED systems of the planned procurement and published the draft technical specifications (published documents and Q&A from potential suppliers.rar). Please note, that all technical specifications are relevant for the specfied date, i. incomplete. At the moment, they are being developed together with other procurement documents.
  
  
• P l e a s e note that procurements will be carried out using the tools of the Central Public Procurement Information System, therefore we recommend to register in this system in advance: https://pirkimai.eviesiejipirkimai.lt/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration
• Please note that all procurement documents will be provided to suppliers in Lithuanian (this version of the documents will be preferable) and English.
  
  
• Contacts for information: e-mail: r3@iae.lt, tel. 8 386 29911, 8 386 28512.